Archives: Profiles

Dr Lynn Setterington
hub@textilesociety.org.uk

Lynn has worked for many years as an academic and socially driven artist. In her freelance capacity Lynn has collaborated with communities in the North West of England as well as in India, Bangladesh and the US. She has extensive knowledge of textiles, communities and working with hard to reach organisations.

“In my role with the Textile Society, I would like to explore ways to grow and extend the reach of the organisation, drawing in new members and strengthening the regional focus.”

Co-opted member
Brenda M King Prize for Critical Writing in Textiles
bmk@textilesociety.org.uk

Conferences and Symposia team member

During her long career in higher education and ground-breaking international textile research, Lesley has organised many international exhibitions, conferences and symposia.

"My role as a weaver, curator and academic has been to find ways in which contemporary textile practice is placed at the centre of current art and craft discourse, and I would like to offer this experience to the Textile Society."

Co-opted member
Museum, Archive and Conservation Award Team
conservation@textilesociety.org.uk

Publications team member

Roselind has worked across a range of disciplines that engage with the traditional and digital in textile practice. Rose has experience as a Co-editor, Editorial Advisory Board Member and Reviewer for the range of publications she works on.

"I have a background in knitwear design and colour, and a passion for all things textiles. In recent years much of my work has focused on how the voices of those marginalised in textiles can be brought to the fore, with co-creation and co-collaboration at the forefront of my work. What is key for me is the lens through which to look at diverse voices in the space of textiles and design."

Secretary
secretary@textilesociety.org.uk

As an experienced project manager, heritage researcher and museum curator with a background in community engagement, Frances is interested in historical textile narratives relevant to both academic and public audiences.

"In my commitment to volunteer management, I have contributed to charity governance, organisation, administration and communication with members."

Professional Development Award
pda@textilesociety.org.uk

Jennifer has experience as a Senior Lecturer in higher education and as an External Examiner. She works as an Associate Lecturer on BA and MA textile courses while continuing her own practice and exhibiting internationally. Jennifer has made a number of successful applications for practice-based research which have given her insight into the preparation, framing and articulation of research proposals.

"In 2019 I received the Textile Society’s Professional Development Award for a jacquard weave residency. I appreciated the tremendous value of how such an award provides a stimulus to creativity and imagination and enables professional practice and research to expand."

Chair
chair@textilesociety.org.uk

Jo’s background is in Textile Design, Surface Design and Mixed Media Textiles, leading Programmes and Pathways at Undergraduate level, teaching at Masters Level and supervising to PhD research. Jo has been an External Examiner at Undergraduate and Masters level with internal examination experience at PhD. Her own PhD was a practice led examination of metallisation using electrochemistry spanning craft, science and textile design. This led to her post-doctoral appointment at Royal Museums Greenwich, and Jo’s most recent work is researching and writing on the material culture of women’s military uniform, specifically the Royal Navy.

“With the support of the Trustees I believe I can build on the fantastic work of the outgoing Chair and the Trustees.”

Student Bursaries
bursaries@textilesociety.org.uk

Beverly has undertaken an MA and PhD in stitched textiles. Her practice focuses on continued research into the materialisation of loss in cloth, and some elements of her doctoral research have been published in peer reviewed journals.

"Having taught at MA and been a PhD supervisor, and mentored students in the UK and internationally, I am familiar with assessing student proposals and final collections."

Vice Chair and Publicity Officer
vicechair@textilesociety.org.uk

publicity@textilesociety.org.uk

Holly’s interests in textiles are very broad, mirroring the Society's unique position in the field. Having studied printed textiles herself, Holly is committed to advocating the study of textiles. Not being confined to one aspect of the industry, she champions textiles in all its forms.

"I believe the Society offers unrivalled opportunities to connect, share ideas and spark discussion across the field of textiles. I would love to help the Textile Society continue to foster these human connections. I am committed to building upon the foundations of the Society, growing and engaging our membership and strengthening the Society’s financial position to ensure its sustainable future."